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Next 100 Coalition opposes seabed mining proposal off Virginia coast
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The Next 100 Coalition is opposing a U.S. Interior Department proposal to consider commercial seabed mining in more than 2,700 square miles off Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Cloud Camper pitches winter-ready rooftop tents for South African road trips
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Johannesburg-based Cloud Camper is promoting quick-setup rooftop tents and camping gear as South Africans head into the July winter holiday season.
Africa vehicle tracking market to reach $26.53 million by 2027
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Allied Market Research projects the Africa vehicle tracking system market will grow from $8.99 million in 2019 to $26.53 million by 2027, driven by smart transport adoption, fleet expansion and safety demand.
Lolovegan launches first U.S. pop-up in Glendale
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Seoul-based K-vegan skincare brand Lolovegan is opening its first North American retail presence with a two-month pop-up at The Americana at Brand in Glendale, California, starting July 1. The activation kicks off a broader West Coast push as the…
Brand g Vacations tops $1.3 million in charitable donations with HRC sweepstakes
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Brand g Vacations has partnered with Propeller on a summer sweepstakes to raise support for the Human Rights Campaign while offering a $20,000 luxury cruise prize.
Honey market seen reaching $17.3 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global honey market will grow from $10.0 billion in 2025 to $17.3 billion by 2035 as demand rises for natural sweeteners, organic products, and clean-label ingredients.
Polypropylene market seen reaching $170.1B by 2035 as recycling and EV demand accelerate
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The global polypropylene market is projected to grow from $108.7 billion in 2026 to $170.1 billion by 2035, powered by packaging shifts, automotive lightweighting and chemical recycling.
Texas students take top honors at National History Day
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Seventy-six Texas History Day students competed at the 2026 National History Day contest at the University of Maryland, where Texas entries earned first- and second-place finishes and appeared in every national showcase.
AI model counts individual trees from satellite imagery
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Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Harvard University developed a deep learning method that detects large individual trees in 3-meter PlanetScope imagery and converts satellite views into tree-by-tree maps.
Hake’s anti-slavery auction brings $472,118 on rare civil-rights artifacts
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Hake’s June 23 Anti-Slavery to Civil Rights Auction totaled $472,118 with buyer’s premium, led by a rare Eugene Warburg sculpture, an original “I Am A Man” placard and a Frederick Douglass broadside.
Rex Fuels conference heads to Muscat on July 27
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Rex Fuels Global Expo & Conference will hold its 20th edition in Muscat, Oman, on July 27, 2026, at the Grand Millennium Hotel.
Vessel traffic management market seen reaching $12.9 billion by 2033
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Global spending on vessel traffic management systems is projected to rise from $7.5 billion in 2026 to $12.9 billion by 2033, driven by maritime safety rules, smart port upgrades and heavier shipping activity.
JETOUR documentary wins three Telly Awards
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JETOUR’s charity documentary Return of the Cheetah: Horn of Africa won three honors at the 47th Telly Awards, adding to a Gold Tower Award from the New York Festivals Advertising Awards.
Jetour documentary wins three Telly Awards
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Jetour’s documentary “Return of the Cheetah: Horn of Africa,” produced with Discovery, won three honors at the 47th Telly Awards and also took a Gold Award at the New York Festivals Advertising Awards.
Scientific studies place Columbus-era pearls in early Caribbean history
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A pearl collection tied to the Caribbean trade has been dated by multiple scientific studies to 1455-1615 AD, adding evidence to a little-known chapter of early American history.
Walk USA for Health Equity heads into final 760-mile push to Seattle
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A five-year, cross-country health equity walk is entering its final leg, with founder Dennis Godby set to cover 760 miles from Bozeman to Seattle before a public finale on Sept. 24. The project is built to spotlight how ZIP code, discrimination…
New history book tracks Trinidad & Tobago football from colonial roots to 2006 World Cup
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Historian R.J.M. Blackett has released a new book on Trinidad & Tobago football, charting how the sport grew from late-19th-century matches in Port of Spain to the national team’s 2006 World Cup breakthrough.
Mozambique launches Trans-Log Moz 2026 transport conference
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AME Trade Mozambique and the Ministry of Transport and Logistics have launched Trans-Log Moz 2026, a two-day transport and logistics conference and exhibition set for Maputo on Nov. 4-5, 2026. The event is aimed at drawing investors, operators and…
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